Principal Electrical Engineer

Location and Travel

This is a remote position; however, preference will be given to candidates located in Austin, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Atlanta, GA, Reno, NV, Grand Rapids, MI, or Las Vegas, NV.

This position may require periodic travel to the locations listed above for site visits, project meetings, and team collaboration.

Company Description

Meade Engineering (MEI) is a full-service design firm specializing in innovative and cost-effective engineering solutions for data centers, cloud providers, and other large-scale construction projects.

Our team of expert engineers, designers, and consultants is dedicated to delivering high-quality, reliable, and sustainable solutions that drive the industry forward.

At MEI, we foster a collaborative and dynamic work environment where technical excellence, innovation, and professional growth are core values. If you're looking to lead cutting-edge design initiatives and help shape the future of mission‑critical infrastructure, we want to hear from you.

Position Summary

MEI is seeking an accomplished Principal Electrical Engineer to lead complex electrical design efforts across a portfolio of high‑profile projects. This role requires both technical depth and strategic leadership, with a focus on data centers, industrial facilities, and other large commercial developments.

The Principal Electrical Engineer will serve as a technical authority, project leader, and mentor, ensuring the successful delivery of innovative, code‑compliant, and cost‑effective solutions. This position involves regular collaboration with MEI staff, clients, vendors, contractors, and other engineering disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead electrical engineer on major projects, setting technical direction and ensuring design excellence.
• Perform and oversee complex electrical system design and calculations for power distribution, lighting, standby generation, and control systems.
• Review, sign, and seal engineering drawings and specifications.
• Provide quality assurance and technical oversight for submittals, RFIs, change orders, record drawings, and construction administration.
• Conduct site observations, inspections, and participate in commissioning activities.
• Develop and maintain technical standards, guidelines, and best practices for electrical design.
• Write and edit equipment specifications, select systems and devices, and coordinate with other design disciplines.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables, ensuring technical accuracy and on‑time delivery.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid‑level engineering staff.
• Support business development and client engagement, including technical presentations and proposal input.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional electrical engineering design experience in the construction industry.
• Valid P.E. license (Electrical) required.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Master's degree preferred).
• Proven experience leading electrical design for data centers, industrial facilities, commercial buildings, or similar large‑scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA Standards, NEC, and international and national building codes.
• Advanced expertise in power distribution, standby and emergency systems, and generator control systems.
• Demonstrated experience producing Protective Device Coordination and Arc Flash studies.
• Proficiency with Medium Voltage equipment selection and specification preferred.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to influence technical direction and support long‑range organizational goals.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office, AutoCAD, BlueBeam, BIM, and Revit.

Benefits:

All full‑time employees receive a comprehensive benefit package that includes, but is not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance with 100% of medical premiums covered by the employer, short and long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, a 401k plan, vacation time, paid holidays off, and yearly performance‑based bonus eligibility.

MEI is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.